Director, Weyerhaeuser Ventures

Description: Weyerhaeuser is a leading timber, land and forest products company dedicated to driving innovation and growth through strategic investments and partnerships in emerging markets. Our Ventures group is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and investing in high-potential opportunities that align with our strategic objectives.We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director to join our Ventures investment team. The Director, WY Ventures will identify, source, and successfully manage investment transactions to grow and enhance the value of our Climate Solutions portfolio. Success will require strong leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to manage high performing individuals and lead cross-functional teams throughout the organization. The ability to successfully manage a fast paced and rapidly changing set of high-impact priorities is key.Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Evaluation: Evaluate the company’s Climate Solutions portfolio to identify strategic growth opportunities. Investment Thesis Development: Identify strategic growth opportunities and lead development of investment cases for strategic Joint Ventures, co-investments, acquisitions and related transactions. Strategy Execution: Define and lead the execution of the company’s investment strategy to maximize the value of its Climate Solutions portfolio. External Networks: Build and maintain relationships with investment partners and industry experts to enhance deal flow and market intelligence. Internal Relationships: Cultivate strong internal relationships to form and execute through highly effective cross functional teams and ensure alignment with company strategy. Transaction Leadership: Execute a disciplined process to thoroughly evaluate investments. Work closely with operational, legal, finance, tax and other teams to conduct thorough due diligence and successfully manage transaction processes. Investment Recommendations: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support investment decisions and portfolio management. Prepare and present detailed investment recommendations for leadership review and approval up to the company’s Senior Management Team. Market Research: Develop a deep understanding of Climate Solutions markets, asset value, industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to develop investment strategy. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field required; CFA, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred. 10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or a related field and 5 years of people leadership. Demonstrated track record of creative problem solving, structuring and executing successful investments. Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Passion for innovation and shaping the future of natural capital investments. Willing to travel 25% of the time. What We Offer: Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $157,562-$236,484 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 25% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. This position includes a Long-Term-Incentive plan of $51,000.00Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.  Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Created: 2025-12-05